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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Recycled plastic bag braided bracelet

Looking for an easy Kid’s craft to make on those long winter
evenings?This braided bracelet is
simple and extra special when you personalize it with school colors or just a
favorite color.Each bracelet uses
one clear plastic bag that newspapers come in when it’s raining or wet
outside.The ones around my neck
of the woods are 21” x 7” or 24” x 8 ½”.Either size works great.So
make one or a ton, you decide.

Note: This is a great project for older kids with supervision. Always keep plastic bags away from babies and toddlers.

You will need:

Clear plastic bag (The ones that newspapers come in when its
raining)

Satin cord in desired colors

Clear tape

Ruler

Scissors

Sharpie marker

1. Work on a surface where you can tape one side of
the bag down.(Kitchen counter or
piece of corrugated cardboard.

2. Tape the bottom edges onto your particular work
surface.Measure down the bag 15”
for small bracelet, 16” for medium, and 17 ½” for large.Cut off at that mark.

3. Cut three evenly spaced sections up the bag to
one inch before you reach the closed edge.There will be three sections with two layers of plastic in
each section.

4. Cut one length of satin cord the same length as the bag for each section and attach to the top with a small piece of tape.

5. Begin to braid the sections using the middle one
as the anchor.Over and under much
like you would braid your hair.Continue down the bag keeping the same tension.When you reach the bottom wrap a piece
of tape around the ends and cut.Wrap a piece of tape around the opposite end as well, remove from your
work surface and cut the ends even.Discard the extra cord and plastic.

6. Bring both ends together, one on top of the
other and carefully wrap clear plastic tape around to secure.Press tightly to make sure that the
tape has secured the bracelet and add another piece of tape if needed.

Note: And for Breast Cancer awareness you can make these bracelets using 3 strands of pink satin cord

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Wearable Crafts, April 1995, Stratosphere Clay Jewelry

Aleene's Creative Living Magazine and seen on TV, Stiffened Felt Jewelry

Workbasket Magazine, Film Cannister Bubble Blower

Pack-O-Fun, Faux Leather Pouch and Bookmark

Pack-O-Fun, Feb, 1995 Marbleized pencils

Pack-O-Fun July/Aug 1994 Summertime Memory Books

Aleene's Creative Living Magazine and seen on TV, Troll Applique Shirt

Aleene's Creative Living Magazine and seen on TV, Leather Picture Frame

Aleenes Creative Living Magazine and seen on TV, Postage Stamp Greeting Card

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